Chapter 43: Give Me a Goal, and I

Without waiting for Lu Zheng's reply, Wang Jun on the other side couldn't help but speak:

"What does an epic‑level professional matter? My boss is definitely a legend‑level professional! Dad, do you know what my boss's damage output was in that ancient summon dungeon?"

He paused deliberately here, then stretched out both hands and bent one finger.

"Nine digits! One hundred thirty‑four million damage! Cliff‑style first!"

Hearing that number, the flesh on Wang Songting's face also trembled.

He then said:

"Little brother, do you have any intention of joining a faction? Our Wang family can provide all resources to help you."

Lu Zheng smiled and declined: "Thanks for the kindness, my master, the Dragon‑Blood Martial God Fu Cangli of Fengdu City, will not trouble the Wang family any further."

Wang Songting, upon hearing that, showed understanding and laughed: "I see, a Dragon‑Blood Martial God who is among the empire's top hundred, with such a master, you indeed don't need any other faction's help. In that case, I must ask you to look after my unpromising son."

Lu Zheng smiled, raised his hand, and took out fifty summon scrolls, five summon‑slot expansion gems, and a Frostwing Dragon egg.

"These items can all be sold to the Wang family."

Wang Jun, seeing this, immediately exclaimed in surprise: "Boss, you aren't keeping any for yourself?"

Lu Zheng shook his head and said: "My summon slots are sufficient, my summoned beasts are sufficient; it's best you use these, you're too weak."

The first few sentences had moved Wang Jun, but the last one completely broke his defenses.

He couldn't help but look at Lu Zheng with a plaintive gaze.

"Boss, compared to you, everyone is weak!"

Wang Songting, upon hearing that, cleared his throat lightly and said:

"Esteemed nephew, then I will thank you on behalf of Jun'er! Rest assured, for these items I will give you a satisfactory price!"

Lu Zheng nodded: "I trust Uncle won't let me take a loss. Let's stop here for today; it's been a few days out, I need to go home and report safety. After appraising these items, just transfer the money directly to my account."

He wasn't worried the other side would swallow his assets; first, he had a relationship with Wang Jun, and second, the authority of his Saint-level professional master, so he could leave with peace of mind.

Wang Jun then sprang to his feet and said:

"Big brother, you're leaving already! I still want to cling to your leg and have you level me up!"

Lu Zheng replied: "During this period, Uncle can help you; after school starts, I'll level you up again. And with less than a month left, if you can't stay in one place after the college entrance exam, this month won't be of much use."

Wang Jun was stunned for a moment, then quickly asked:

"Boss, which university are you aiming for? The nation's top ten professional universities; you must give me a precise target, otherwise how can I find you!"

"It's not decided yet; I need to go back and discuss with my master. Once I have a result, I'll tell you."

Lu Zheng thought for a moment and replied.

He hadn't examined the universities closely; indeed he needed to consult Fu Cangli to see which resources suited him best.

"Boss, rest assured, wherever you go, as long as you give me a target, I will definitely follow you!"

Wang Jun pounded his chest and said.

Lu Zheng gave a slight nod, then looked at Wang Songting.

"Uncle, junior takes his leave!"

Wang Songting stood to see him off, and together with Wang Jun escorted him out of the mansion; watching Lu Zheng's departing silhouette, Wang Songting said:

"You, boss, have good discernment; whether the Wang family can rise another level may depend on whether we can get his help."

Wang Jun's face showed a proud expression.

"There aren't many people who can impress me, Wang Jun! Dad, have Grandpa help me boost my strength; I must keep up with the boss's steps, otherwise I'll be abandoned." Lu Zheng, eager to return home, after several twists finally arrived back in Liyang City before nightfall, then went straight home.

After entering, his mother Fang Ya looked over, instantly showing a delighted expression, set down the dish tray she was carrying, and came to the doorway.

Lu Zheng thought his mother was about to give him a hug and opened his arms, but heard Fang Ya say: "Where's Jiaojiao? You didn't hurt her, right? Let her out quickly; it's been so long without a good meal, following you has been a great sin!"

Lu Zheng's happy smile froze instantly, but the next moment he was embraced.

"You stinky kid, Mom's just teasing! First time traveling far, did you cry at night?"

Hearing that, Lu Zheng almost teared up, hugged Fang Ya tightly, and laughed.

A moment later, the four of them enjoyed a meal together.

Jiaojiao of Tu Mountain ate the most; she ate half the food herself, and the remaining half was shared by the three members of Lu Zheng's family.

After returning home, the little fox was clearly quite happy; after the meal she even helped Fang Ya clean up, looking like a well‑behaved daughter, no wonder mother liked her.

Which woman could refuse a fluffy, pink, and very obedient little daughter!?

Early the next day, Lu Zheng went to Fengdu City to pay his respects at the Saint's Residence.

Fu Cangli, upon seeing Lu Zheng for the first time, immediately praised:

"Good! Level 94! That's wonderful! I originally thought completing the second transcendence before the college entrance exam was already a unique genius, but I didn't expect you're about to undergo the third transcendence! So, do you plan to finish the third transcendence before the exam?"

In ordinary professional universities, the second transcendence suffices for graduation; in top‑tier professional universities, the graduation standard is only the third transcendence.

This kid hasn't even taken the entrance exam or enrolled, yet can graduate!

Such a genius as a disciple made Fu Cangli's mouth hard to suppress; he simply let it show and kept smiling.

Hearing Fu Cangli say that, Lu Zheng shook his head sharply.

A pitfall teaches wisdom.

He's already fallen into two pits.

First transcendence slays dragons, second transcendence kills gods!

Who knows how terrifying the third transcendence task is; better to raise the summoned beast's level first, so there's a chance to complete the task—unlike the second transcendence task where luck can't be relied on! He said:

"Master, this time I barely completed the second transcendence task; it was too dangerous, so I don't plan to start the third transcendence task so early. I will wait until the main battle summoned beast reaches above level 130 before I begin."

Fu Cangli, after a brief thought, said with satisfaction:

"Fine, at your age you can hold back from flashy upgrades and make the most prudent plan; that's good. How was the loot from that dungeon?"

Lu Zheng smiled, raised his hand, took out something, and said with a grin:

The harvest was decent; I brought you a gift.

Fu Cangli looked at the gigantic dinosaur egg, about two meters tall, that Lu Zheng had taken out.

"A 5‑star rare‑quality pet beast egg—it's quite valuable, and should count as a pretty good beast pet, why don't you use it yourself?"

Lu Zheng replied, "Beast pets are often inconvenient; for me, summoned beasts are fundamental, so there's no need to carry a beast pet. Master, you guard Fengdu City; if you can raise it, when another beast tide comes, it can serve as a protective force and ease the city‑defense pressure."

"Haha! Good, it seems my disciple hasn't been in vain; in just a few days you can already relieve my pressure. I'll take this. Now, let's discuss the main matter—regarding the choice of university, what are your thoughts?"

Fu Cangli, not holding back either, put the dinosaur egg away and then raised the question Lu Zheng had intended to ask.

Lu Zheng voiced his thoughts. — Please continue reading, please give recommendation votes, please give monthly tickets!

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